Weissenstein

Overview

Weissenstein is a flying site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,240 m. It works best in south-easterly winds.

• This is Switzerland's most frequented XContest launch. Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Weissenstein; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

• Solothurn5 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Grenchen11 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Moutier11 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Weissenstein.

• WeissensteinOutdoors · 0.2 km awayMountain in Switzerland
• Weissenstein PassOutdoors · 1.7 km awayMountain pass in Switzerland
• Balmberg PassOutdoors · 2.8 km awayMountain pass
• HasenmattOutdoors · 4.6 km awayMountain in Solothurn, Switzerland
• Kunstmuseum SolothurnCulture · 4.9 km awayMuseum in Solothurn, Switzerland
• Steinbrugg CastleCulture · 5.1 km awayCastle in Solothurn, Switzerland
• Kościuszko Museum, SolothurnCulture · 5.1 km awayMuseum dedicated to Tadeusz Kościuszko in Solothurn, Switzerland
• Solothurn CathedralCulture · 5.2 km awayChurch in Switzerland

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Grindelwald - First78 km SE · Faces WWorks in other winds
• Waldspitz78 km SE

Pilot notes